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Sociology seeks to make some sense out of the often maddening complexity of human behavior by explaining patterns of belief and action through individuals' participation in, and interaction with, groups and institutions. In this course, students learn how to think like a sociologist through readings, discussion, small group activities, and the analysis of documentary films. Sociological theories and their application to a range of different topics--including the family, school, workplace, media and popular culture, religion, politics, and crime and law--are covered.

This course examines the logic and methods of social research, including different methods of social inquiry as well as qualitative and quantitative tools of analysis of social data. Ethical issues in social research and the relation between social science research and public policy are also covered. This course provides a foundation for those interested in social research and in acquiring the critical tools needed to understand and critique social scientific research.

This course examines the structure and function of formal organizations, paying particular attention to business, government and non-profit organizations. Students explore how organizational goals and priorities are influenced by environment and by informal processes of stratification, social control, and conflict. Other topics include discretionary practices, the formation of rules, development of informal norms, and different modes of participation and authority in different kinds of organizations.

Selected topics in political economy and sociology: revolutions, the development of the modern state, third world development, international conflict.

This course examines key topics in modern American healthcare through a sociological lens, with a particular emphasis on social groups and institutions such as hospitals. Areas of focus include the medical profession(s), demographics and insurance, and the development of the U.S. medical system. In addition, the course touches on clinical trials, evidence based medicine, and the regulatory environment. The current debates about changing the U.S. healthcare system are a recurring topic throughout the quarter.

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